Located in one of the world's most idyllic and beautiful locations, this role is a strategic leadership opportunity to lead the transport infrastructure, drainage, and flood management teams.
This position oversees the full lifecycle management of transport infrastructure, drainage, and flood assets, ensuring effective delivery of strategic and operational outcomes that align with Council's Corporate and Operational Plans.
The Whitsunday Region is entering a new phase of growth and investment, driven by major initiatives such as the Hamilton Plains Flood Immunity Project, Bowen Developmental Road upgrades, and Cannon Valley Growth Corridor planning.
A key focus of the role is to define and manage levels of service for the region's transport and drainage networks, oversee strategic plans including the Integrated Transport Strategy, Stormwater Management Strategy, and Floodplain Management Plan, and ensure asset renewal and upgrade programs are based on sound data and forecasting. The position also plays a pivotal role in managing relationships with key external partners.
Council has adopted the Bowen Foreshore Master Plan and is progressing the Airlie Beach Master Plan towards adoption. This role sits within a supportive and high-performing infrastructure management team that values teamwork, integrity, and practical outcomes for the community.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Oversight of transport infrastructure, drainage, and flood asset management programs.
* Management of external partner relationships.
* Definition and implementation of transport and drainage network service levels.
This is a leadership opportunity suited to a confident and collaborative professional who is both technically strong and politically astute. The successful candidate will demonstrate highly developed communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging effectively with internal teams, Councillors, community members, and government agencies.